A little over a week in China, but I already have got an opinion on it – it is beautiful. And vast. I spend a lot of time travelling. Twenty-three hours on the train, twelve on the bus, at least forty minutes in public transport.

Long journeys conduce to strike up a conversation. Especially with students. They practise their English, I polish one sentence in Chinese. There are mostly couples on my way – beautiful girls and boys having eyes only for them. The girls wear ethereal dresses, the boys care for their comfort. They give me tours around the cities, accompany while hiking and help to buy tickets. They do not expect anything in return. Every single time I am surprised and deeply touched with their selflessness.